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ProRide Diagnostic
ProRide Diagnostic PL
Wheel Balancer Models
See
Balancing Your
First Tire
on page 5.
1601 J. P . Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565
HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO
Safety Instructions
Set-up Instructions
Operation Instructions
Maintenance Instructions
READ these instructions before placing unit in
service. KEEP these and other materials delivered
with the unit in a binder near the machine for ease
of reference by supervisors and operators.
615/641-7533
800/688/6359
®
, COATS
®
and BADA
®
Automotive Service Equipment and Tools.
®
www.ammcoats.com
Manual Part No.: 85607587 00
Revision:
07/11
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- Page 1 1601 J. P . Hennessy Drive, LaVergne, TN USA 37086-3565 615/641-7533 800/688/6359 www.ammcoats.com Manual Part No.: 85607587 00 HENNESSY INDUSTRIES INC. Manufacturer of AMMCO ® , COATS ® and BADA ® Automotive Service Equipment and Tools.
- Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Eye and face protection recommendations: 10. Wear proper clothing. Safety toe, non-slip foot- wear and protective hair covering to contain hair “Protective eye and face equipment is required to is recommended. Do not wear jewelry, loose be used where there is a reasonable probability clothing, neckties, or gloves when operating the of injury that can be prevented by the use of...
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Page 3: Owner's Responsibility
Owner’s Responsibility Definitions of Hazard Levels To maintain machine and user safety, the responsibility Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the of the owner is to read and follow these instructions: following definitions and signal words: DANGER •... -
Page 4: Safety Notices And Decals
For additional copies of either, or further information, contact: Hennessy Industries, Inc. 1601 JP Hennessy Drive LaVergne, TN 37086-3565 (615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359 www.ammcoats.com... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ......... ii Balancing Set-up Screen ........13 Owner’s Responsibility ..........iii Special Functions Screen ........14 Operator Protective Equipment ....... iii Printer Screen ............14 Definitions of H azard Levels ........iii Mounting Wheel on Spindle Shaft ......14 Safety Notices and Decals ........iv Standard Back Cone Mounting ...... -
Page 6: Setup Instructions
Set-up Instructions Electrical Requirements See serial tag for the appropriate power requirements Receiving of your machine. The shipment should be thoroughly inspected as soon Always have a qualified electrician install the proper as it is received. The signed bill of lading is acknowl- receptacles in accordance with state and local codes. -
Page 7: Machine Set-Up
Machine Set-up Floor and Space Requirements The balancer must be located on a flat floor of solid CAUTION construction, preferably concrete. The balancer must sit solidly on its three feet. If the balancer is not level, does not sit solidly on its three feet, or is placed on an Do not use the control panel, control panel unstable floor, the balancer will not function properly base, accessory storage, faceplate, hood or... -
Page 8: Specifications
Specifi cations Features Wheel Diameter Range • 3-D Auto Data Entry 10 - 30 inches (264 - 762 mm) • Simple, Interactive User Interface Wheel Width Range • Auto Hood Start 2 - 19 inches (51 - 483 mm) • Static-On-Screen™ Display Maximum Outside Tire Diameter Up to 42 inches (1067 mm) •... -
Page 9: Balancing Your First Tire
★Balancing Your First Tire 8. Turn wheel in direction of inboard arrow until this symbol appears: 1. Turn the machine OFF then ON. Note: If an inboard corrective weight is not The machine wakes up at the Home required the measurement will read - - -, go Screen using standard clip-on wheel to step 10. -
Page 10: Principle Operating Parts
Principle Operating Parts Know Your Unit Compare this illustration with the unit before placing it into service. Maximum performance and safety will be obtained only when all persons using the unit are fully trained in its parts and operation. Each user should learn the function and location, of all controls. -
Page 11: Power Switch
Note: Throughout this manual, wheel weights are referred to as Clip-on or Tape-A-Weight®. Figure 3 Offset Arm shows an example of each weight. In Home Position Laser Locator Clip-on Weight Tape-A-Weight ® Figure 3 - Corrective Weight Examples. For Best Results, use BADA®... -
Page 12: Control Panel
Control Panel To enter a function, press the appropriate function key. Note that the balancer monitor is not a touch screen type (figure 6). Figure 6 - Press Control Panel Function Keys Note: Only press buttons with your fingers. Never use the weight hammer or other pointed objects to press buttons. -
Page 13: Balancer Function Set-Up And Review
Balancer Function Set-up and Review Video Screen Flowchart ID SCREEN PASSWORD : FOR SPECIALIZED PERSONNEL ONLY Important: Always read and follow instructions. • 9... -
Page 14: Screen-Saver Mode
Screen-Saver Mode User Memory If the machine remains on the initial screen for a Use the wheel balancer simultaneously by four differ- certain amount of time without being used, the sys- ent users who, through a simple sequence, can memo- tem automatically switches to a screen-saver. -
Page 15: Menu Screen
Menu Screen Machine Spins/day - Indicates the number of spins from the first time the machine is turned on for the day. When the machine is turned off, this parameter remains stored until the date changes (a new day). Daily Weight Statistics - Each horizontal line indicates the number of clip-on and adhesive weights used to balance the wheels. -
Page 16: General Set-Up Screen
General Set-up Screen Acoustic Signal When ON is selected, the sending of an acoustic signal (beep) is enabled in the following cases: • when any push button is pressed. • when dimensions are acquired in automatic mode. • when the correct angular position for weight applica- tion is reached in the result screen. -
Page 17: Balancing Set-Up Screen
Balancing Set-up Screen Runout Options Under runout options the following buttons are enabled: ➤ Radial Runout Displayed The radial runout value display on the main screen. ➤ Runout Diagnosis Enable/disable automatic runout diagnosis screen at the end of spin. ➤ Runout Measuring Unit Select whether to display runout values in mm or inches. -
Page 18: Special Functions Screen
Mounting Wheel On Shaft Wheel Locking Select the most appropriate mounting method for Enable/disable wheel locking in the weight correction the wheel you are balancing. Using the proper method position. Operational only on PL version balancer. ensures secure mounting and safe balancer operation, and prevents damage to the wheel. -
Page 19: Standard Front Cone Mounting
Standard Front Cone Mounting A wheel should be centered by the outer side of the hub only when the inner surface will not provide an No-Mar Ring Cone Shaft accurate surface to center on. Cone Shaft Hub Nut Face Plate Figure 9 - Alternate Mounting Pneumatic Shaft (PL Version Only) Hub Nut... -
Page 20: Setting Wheel Dimensions (Dim)
Setting Wheel Dimensions (DIM) Wheel Data Entry Before a wheel can be balanced, wheel dimensions 1. To automatically enter A & D dimensions, pull the must be entered into the computer. offset arm out and up against the wheel at the appropri- ate weight placement location;... - Page 21 • For A1 data entry, move the arm from home position Dimension screen buttons enabled: and place the offset arm up against the wheel flange - automatic width measurement in position A1, as shown in figure 15. - automatic ALUS wheel measurement are: •...
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Page 22: Balancing A Wheel
Balancing A Wheel Static Balancing Choose a static balance to balance a wheel using one A variety of wheel configurations can be balanced plane for correction. Place the single corrective weight using this wheel balancer. Read through this section, at top-dead-center (12 o’clock) on either flange, at the it will help in determining which balancing options are center of the rim channel, placed inward either side, or best suited for certain wheel assemblies. -
Page 23: Attaching Corrective Weights
Attaching Corrective Weights Measurement Result Screen Options The following buttons are enabled: Measurement Result After the wheel spins and out of balances are mea- Roundoff sured and displayed, the corrective weight amount appears on the video display for inboard and outboard Press to display the residual out of balance, with an weight locations. -
Page 24: Behind Spoke
Behind Spoke Runout “Splitting” weight is used to hide any adhesive weights behind the rim spokes. Runout result screen. Behind Spokes Enable split function of out of balance (see Behind Spokes). Indicate Exact Corrective Weight Position If laser disabled, indicates and locks arm when in correct horizontal plane (see Indicate Exact Corrective Weight Position). -
Page 25: Indicate Exact Corrective Weight Position
LASER ON: to split the out of balance measured in Indicate Exact Corrective Weight Position two different positions, proceed as follows: It is recommended that you always use this function to correct an out of balance using adhesive weights. Position the static out of balance or outboard adhesive Remember to thoroughly clean the application areas. -
Page 26: Match Balance (Optimization)
Match Balance (Optimization) Important: A high out of balance may indicate the improper mounting of the assembly on the balancer, or a rim that is out of round or misformed, or a tire with a WARNING bubble or other problem. If the out of balance is exces- sive, it may be prudent to replace the rim, the tire, or both. - Page 27 Figure 25 - Runout Diagnosis Screen Figure 26 - Radial eccentricity measurement graph: The following buttons are enabled: Graphics To display the graphs of the runout program. Match Balance To go into the Match Balance procedure. Result Screen To go to the result screen (the symbol above the button is displayed in yellow to indicate an excessive first harmonic eccentricity value).
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Page 28: Sonar Lr Instruction
Sonar LR Instruction 4. Press the button and slowly turn the wheel In order to obtain the correct lateral eccentricity val- ues, the sonar cone must be positioned inside the tire by hand, keeping a constant pressure on the arm until shoulder. -
Page 29: Calibration Program
Calibration Program Diagnostic Procedures After Balance Vibration Problems In order to gain access to the “Reserved Calibrations and functions” it is necessary to enter a password. If vibration is still present after balancing the wheels Any incorrect operation within the functions described and driving the vehicle on smooth pavement, remove below could impair the operation of the wheel balancing the wheels and recheck the balance. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting below are faults that the user can remedy if the cause is found to be among those indicated. Any other defect The machine recognizes a number of incorrect or malfunction will require the attention of a qualified operations and displays this as an error message. Listed ®... - Page 31 ERROR CAUSE REMEDY Err.54 Sonar readout error. 1. Position the eccentricity measurement sonar correctly before per- Sonar value readout impossible. forming the measurement. 2. Check eccentricity sonar connections. 3. Check the power supplies on the power board. 4. Replace the eccentricity measurement sonar. 5.
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Page 32: Maintenance Instructions
Maintenance Instructions WARNING The balancer requires only minor maintenance to keep the unit operating properly. Use common sense, this is an electrical 1. Keep the display clean and clear. Use a damp cloth. device. Exposing the balancer to water, Do not use cleaners or solvents which leave oily or filmy either by hose or bucket, or by exposure residues behind. -
Page 33: Glossary
Glossary ALUS -Alloy wheel mode that typically requires the Self-calibration – A procedure whereby suitable cor- use of one or two adhesive weights for correction. rection coefficients are calculated by starting from known operating conditions. Self-calibration improves Balancer Flange – Disk that mates with the disk of the measurement precision of the machine by correct- the wheel mounted to the balancer. - Page 34 85607587 00 07/2011 © Copyright 2011 Hennessy Industries and COATS® All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA...
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